ACS Robotics Teams Shine on the Global Stage
Lower School and Middle School students from The Avery Coonley School Robotics teams recently represented ACS at the FIRST® World Championship in Houston, where they delivered an original and engaging presentation titled “From Ancient Gears to Quantum Computing Leaps.”
The student-led session took on the ambitious challenge of explaining quantum computing in an accessible, fun way to a broad audience. Presenters included River K. (Group 2), Milin D. (Group 2), Lila A. (Group 2), Rowan H. (Group 3), Magnus Z. (Group 4), Ryder H. (Group 8), and Lincoln S. (Group 8).
Their presentation drew an overwhelming response from attendees. The room was filled to capacity, with event staff managing overflow as interest continued to grow.
Throughout the presentation, ACS students guided audience members through the evolution of computing — from ancient mechanical gears to today’s emerging quantum technologies. They explored how advances in computing are transforming the ways we solve problems, process information, and better understand the world around us.
A highlight of the presentation was the work of the Lower School students, who showcased original board games they designed to introduce younger learners to foundational concepts in quantum computing. Through these creative, interactive games, complex and abstract ideas are translated into experiences that are both understandable and fun!
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing ACS on the global stage and sharing their creativity, innovation, and passion for learning with some of the best robotics teams from around the world.
